2018 EGP to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0361 PHP

YEARLY LOW

2.8107 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9573 PHP

2018 EGP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 3.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.8107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2254 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8540 to the December average rate of 2.9476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0361 was down 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,180 PHP

2017 Average 14,140 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 14,054 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,126.79 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0332

2.8377

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9333, compared to 2.9814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1005 PHP (High: 2.9112 / Low: 2.8107). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 PHP (High: 2.9966 / Low: 2.9659).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1005

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.0117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1004 (+3.45%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.0117

2017 Avg (October) 2.9113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9112	2.8107	2.8540
February	2.9659	2.9014	2.9358
March	2.9742	2.9430	2.9565
April	2.9670	2.9176	2.9445
May	2.9683	2.9147	2.9369
June	2.9978	2.9253	2.9719
July	2.9966	2.9659	2.9836
August	3.0014	2.9542	2.9799
September	3.0323	2.9817	3.0169
October	3.0361	2.9825	3.0117
November	2.9785	2.9050	2.9486
December	2.9712	2.9261	2.9476